Mary Immaculate Parish Nature Church

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of Mary Immaculate Parish. THE NATURE CHURCH. It is considered biggest anahaw-covered roof in the Philippines.

The church is the signature structure in the complex which spreads over a 4,000 square meter mango orchard beside a flowing creek. True to the nature concept proposed by the architect, Francisco "Bobby" Manosa, the church stands under a canopy of mango boughs, the altar section concealed from street view by thick tropical palms and plants thus providing the necessary privacy for prayer and meditation. The nature concept is extensively expressed in the structure of the church itself, its furnishings and its adornments. Serving as beams and pillars to hold and support the cables which suspend an inverted funnel-shaped, canvas-covered anahaw roof are more than a half century old mango trees with six concrete posts providing added strength. The intricately woven network of 40,000 anahaw leaves can be appreciated from the inside by simple looking up to the ceiling. Warm yet soft illumination is provided by 176 capiz lanterns depicting doves in flight spiraling from the fringes to the center of the ceiling. Grouped into three sections on the wide assembly area are pews made from typhoon-felled trees strops and logs, and kneelers made from flat pieces of wood. The flooring is a patchwork of stones and wooden slabs mingling with pebble washout. The focal point of the church is the organic sanctuary, so called because it seems to have come from natural evolution. It is propped up by big boulders whose crevices serve as plant beds for ferns and creeping vines. The altar is a rough-finished coral marble slab resting on two madre cacao driftwood pedestals. Flat-topped boulders of various shapes and sizes line the altar and are used as seats by altar servers. The flooring of the altar section, similar to that of the aisles, is interplay of wood tiles from tree trunks cut crosswise and white pebble washout. Below the altar is an awe-inspiring rock garden. Rising about three meters high from altar level, its monolithic grandeur is softened by the refreshing greens of carabao grass, wild bougainvillea, pakpak lawin, and a collection of other fern varieties grown on driftwoods. A man-made waterfall cascades down the boulders to the feet of a seated marble image of Mary playing with the children, and collects in a lagoon planted with colorful water lilies at altar level. Dwarf flowering suntans and orchids add a festive air. Branches from a nearby 50-year old sampaloc tree support the image of the Crucified Christ and at the same time hover protectively over the altars cape. The ambiance created by the natural logs used in the pews is repeated in the vertically arrayed cut-logs on the walls at the right and left sides of the altar. In front of the wall on the right is situated the lector's ambo, crafted from natural twisted tree trunks and vines. Behind this wall is a cavern-like sacristy. On the other hand, the space in front of the wall on the left serves as a projection area for songs and prayers, separating the main altar from the choir section. On this wall hang driftwoods bearing sweet-scented flowering orchids, their silent fragrance courting favors from above. Tucked at the back of the sacristy, directly under the image of the Crucified Christ, is the Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Chapel where parishioners take turns in ensuring adoration from 6:00AM to 10:00PM, 7 days a week. The Blessed Sacrament is ensconced in floral mosaic, making the altar one with its surroundings.

Passaparola6 October 2026Focus on whatis essential"Owe no one anything, except to love one another;for the one who loves...
06/10/2026

Passaparola
6 October 2026

Focus on whatis essential

"Owe no one anything, except to love one another;
for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law."
(Rom 13:8)

Saint Paul says, if mutual love is a debt we owe to
our neighbour, it is necessary that we are the first
to love, just as Jesus was the first to love us.
Therefore, we should take the initiative in loving,
without waiting for others to love us, without
delaying our response. Let us try to be the first to
love each person we meet. In addition, let us be
concrete in our love, trying to understand others
and anticipate their needs, and being patient,
trusting, persevering and generous.

Word of Life
September 1990

Passaparola 05 OctoberFarsi prossimiBecoming a neighbour(Reaching out to others)β€œWe should revive our faith in God’s lov...
05/10/2026

Passaparola
05 October

Farsi prossimi
Becoming a neighbour
(Reaching out to others)

β€œWe should revive our faith in God’s love for us and for all our neighbours. We should open our heart, as God does, to all those who have distanced themselves from him, reaching out to those in greatest need.”

Chiara Lubich, Servant of God
Word of Life, September 1986

MIP | 1st Saturday Devotion to Mama Mary October 3, 2026 - 6:00 A.M.With grateful hearts, our parish community gathered ...
04/10/2026

MIP | 1st Saturday Devotion to Mama Mary
October 3, 2026 - 6:00 A.M.

With grateful hearts, our parish community gathered for the 1st Saturday Devotion to Mama Mary, celebrating the Holy Mass, sharing moments of faith and fellowship, and joining the beautiful procession with the images of Mama Mary.

May Mary, our loving Mother, continue to guide us closer to her Son, Jesus, and inspire us to live our faith with love, humility, and devotion.

Mama Mary, pray for us and lead us always to Jesus.

MIP | 1st Friday Holy Hour & Holy Mass October 2, 2026 - 5:00 P.M.Grateful for a blessed and grace-filled 1st Friday as ...
04/10/2026

MIP | 1st Friday Holy Hour & Holy Mass
October 2, 2026 - 5:00 P.M.

Grateful for a blessed and grace-filled 1st Friday as our parish community gathered in prayer and worship before the Blessed Sacrament and celebrated the Holy Mass.

May we continue to keep our hearts close to Jesus, drawing strength, peace, and grace from His loving presence.

Jesus, meek and humble of heart, make our hearts like Yours.

𝐌𝐈𝐏 | 𝐓𝐇𝐄 πŒπ„πŒπŽπ‘πˆπ€π‹ πŽπ… 𝐒𝐓. π…π‘π€ππ‚πˆπ’ πŽπ… π€π’π’πˆπ’πˆ πŽπœπ­π¨π›πžπ« πŸ’, πŸπŸŽπŸπŸ”Saint Francis of Assisi devoted his life to Christ through si...
04/10/2026

𝐌𝐈𝐏 | 𝐓𝐇𝐄 πŒπ„πŒπŽπ‘πˆπ€π‹ πŽπ… 𝐒𝐓. π…π‘π€ππ‚πˆπ’ πŽπ… π€π’π’πˆπ’πˆ
πŽπœπ­π¨π›πžπ« πŸ’, πŸπŸŽπŸπŸ”

Saint Francis of Assisi devoted his life to Christ through simplicity, humility, poverty, and love for all creation. His life reminds us to live the Gospel faithfully, care for the poor, and become instruments of peace. And during his memorial this year, the Mother Church concludes the Season of Care for Creation.

𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫: Saint Francis of Assisi, pray for us, that we may live with humility, serve the poor, care for creation, and become instruments of God’s peace. Amen.

Passaparola 04 OctoberEssere strumenti di paceBe instrument of peaceβ€œOften it is enough to listen to the dissenting part...
04/10/2026

Passaparola
04 October

Essere strumenti di pace
Be instrument of peace

β€œOften it is enough to listen to the dissenting parties with love, right to the very end, and a peaceful solution is found. To deflate tension that arises among people, a good sense of humour can be very effective. Do not give up until broken relationships have been rebuilt. Or perhaps you can be a peacemaker by starting a project in a group or association you belong to, with the goal of developing a greater awareness of the need for peace.”


Chiara Lubich, Servant of God
Word of Life, February 1981

Passaparola 01 OctoberPrendersi cura degli anzianiCaring for the elderly β€œLet us try to concentrate on living the comman...
01/10/2026

Passaparola
01 October

Prendersi cura degli anziani
Caring for the elderly


β€œLet us try to concentrate on living the commandment that is closest to the heart of Jesus - love of neighbour. We can think of ways to show greater care for the sick and the elderly; ways to respond to the needs of those who live with us.”


Chiara Lubich, Servant of God
Word of Life, September 1987

𝐌𝐈𝐏 | π…πˆπ‘π’π“ π’π€π“π”π‘πƒπ€π˜ πƒπ„π•πŽπ“πˆπŽπOur dear parishioners are invited to join the First Saturday Devotion to Our Lady of Saturd...
30/09/2026

𝐌𝐈𝐏 | π…πˆπ‘π’π“ π’π€π“π”π‘πƒπ€π˜ πƒπ„π•πŽπ“πˆπŽπ

Our dear parishioners are invited to join the First Saturday Devotion to Our Lady of Saturdays on October 3, 2026, at 6AM in the Main Church. Let this devotion be the manifestation of our love for the Blessed Virgin Mary and an opportunity to lead us to Jesus Christ.

Kindly bring your Marian Images for blessing and for a short procession around the parish.

Passaparola30 SeptemberAgire con coraggioAct with courageβ€œLet us approach each person we meet during the day with the di...
30/09/2026

Passaparola
30 September

Agire con coraggio
Act with courage

β€œLet us approach each person we meet during the day with the disposition to being ready to die for him or her. If this is our attitude, every sacrifice will then be spontaneous, and dying to ourselves and our selfishness will be a natural consequence. Then we will be Jesus’ servants, and will attain the goal he promised us: heaven and an eternity of communion with him. If more than one of us acts in this way, love will be mutual and will have an extraordinary effect on others. Christ will not wait for the next life to give us the gift of his company. He will be in our midst even now, because he said: β€˜Where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them.’ And already here on earth, our joy will be complete. The stakes are too high for us to let this opportunity pass us by. And so let us launch into it with courage!”

Chiara Lubich, Servant of God
Word of Life, March 1982

29/09/2026

Address

Apollo III, Moonwalk Village
Las PiΓ±as
1747

Opening Hours

Tuesday 8:45am - 12pm
1pm - 6pm
Wednesday 8:45am - 12pm
1pm - 6pm
Thursday 8:45am - 12pm
1pm - 6pm
Friday 8:45am - 12pm
1pm - 6pm
Saturday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 4pm
Sunday 7am - 12pm
1pm - 4pm

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